If this is for the 8-character system, then I don't believe it to be correct. I am looking at my 2008 2.5oz GIT, lot sequence: A3208E02. Obviously the 32 for GIT is correct, as is the 08 for the year of production.

Re: Creed lot numbers...SOLVED!

Originally Posted by mtgprox05

If this is for the 8-character system, then I don't believe it to be correct. I am looking at my 2008 2.5oz GIT, lot sequence: A3208E02. Obviously the 32 for GIT is correct, as is the 08 for the year of production.

I wrote that the 2nd letter representing the scent ID was only used for the 7-character system.

Re: Creed lot numbers...SOLVED!

interesting anaysis Mr. Harvard there was a similar thread on Guerlain and i dont think anyone cracked it... maybe you wanna give it a shot?

Hahaha. No thanks, I have my hands full analyzing human DNA for my thesis.

This Creed analysis only arose out of my personal frustration from not knowing where to buy legit bottles online.

Now I can just ask sellers what numbers are on the back of their bottles.
In fact, I just tested this out this morning on the bay and on the "for sale" forums here at bn. You should see the repsonses I got, from "It's EM77277B63," to "oh, Creed never put numbers on their testers," or "only the newest bottles have numbers," etc. (although I have to admit that ~50% that responded gave me legit numbers).
And as for online retailers, I now have a discernible method I could use to determine whether or not I should make a return.

Re: Creed lot numbers...SOLVED!

I have some weird numbers!
aventus 4.0-A42b10k03
GIT 2.5 tester-A3201D08
VIW 2.5 tester-A626C08
MI 2.5 tester-A3308F01
OV 2.5 tester-A405A......thats it 5 numbers!
Himalaya 2.5 tester with for testing only on the back....AJ03U07
SMW 2.5 tester with the same thing printed on the back they were from scentiments....AF03U07
Erolfa 2.5 tester from allshewants on ebay where I got my GIT MI OV VIW theres no lot number etched in the bottle... but on the bottom it has a stamp that says lot number CB02Q07 thats weird!!

oh wait I just read your pre 07 post.....I wonder why its stamped on the bottom with ink and not etched on the bottle.

Re: Creed lot numbers...SOLVED!

I've done a bit of research and analysis and i've figured these out. Before 06 or 05 (not sure..) Creed didn't post the lot#'s but rather just stamped the date on the box. Also I think in 09 creed started using the dotted ink on the bottom instead of the solid ink along the back ridge.
Let me know if I'm wrong!

Re: Creed lot numbers...SOLVED!

The Original Vetiver and Green Irish Tweed were both purchased from Beauty Encounter. The Millesime Imperial and Green Valley were purchased from Neiman Marcus, and the Silver Mountain Water was purchased from Saks. Only ONE bottle has a lot code, the GIT. As you can see 3 bottles were purchased from authorized dealers and none had the code. How do you like them apples!?

Re: Creed lot numbers...SOLVED!

Originally Posted by Andrew777

I've done a bit of research and analysis and i've figured these out. Before 06 or 05 (not sure..) Creed didn't post the lot#'s but rather just stamped the date on the box. Also I think in 09 creed started using the dotted ink on the bottom instead of the solid ink along the back ridge.
Let me know if I'm wrong!

My MI bottle is from 09 and has ink lot printed on the box and on the bottle on the back ridge.

Re: Creed lot numbers...SOLVED!

Brilliant - thanks for your excellent analysis.
I don't have time to do them all now but here are a few which may be of interest:
Bought in reputabale stores in the UK:
Box stamped 2003: Bois de Cedrat lot CB21U05
Box stamped 2003: Santal Imperial CI21R05